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We'll be reporting on this tomorrow or Monday in more detail (have a request for comment to...
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One of the neighborhood teens on my street picked up a job selling bug control - spraying for...
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...And Mercury offering "Open / Non-proprietary Controllers" based on comments from Mercury partners and IPVM's investigation.
This is a developing issue, and we will continue to update this report as well...
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Flock has declined to sell IPVM a camera for testing purposes. However, IPVM did obtain one of the company’s Falcon LPR cameras...
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As we reported today, a class action has been filed against Evolv and several executives - Sued:...
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In this report, we examine these shareholder suits, what they claim, how IPVM's investigations feature prominently, and how this will impact Evolv.
Complaint Alleges...
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Does Verkada offer contractor training??? This cert was submitted to me as the contractor's proof...
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...multi-imager camera as a system that it claims is "unlike all the others", but how well does it work?
IPVM tested the Dallmeier Panomera S8 Ultraline 190/30 against Avigilon's H5 61MP camera and the Axis...
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Related, see: Cloud Access Control Rankings 2023 - Alarm.com, Brivo, DMP, Feenics, Kisi,...
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While Dahua and Hikvision are barred from ISC West, fellow PRC China manufacturer Hytera has a...
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... IPVM recommends they cover commercial products as well.
Background
The US government first proposed...
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Based on an interview with Dormakaba and IPVM's review, we detail this move along with Dormakaba's recommendations / mitigation strategies,...
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Related: Facial Recognition Rankings 2023 - Avigilon, Briefcam, Hikvision, IronYun, Oosto,...
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... Sullivan, IPVM examines AMAG's business direction, changes in how they structure engineering, mobile...
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The MTA announced its "real-time security monitor screen pilot on buses" on Monday, adding that...
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... Last year, IPVM reported on Securitech’s Code Compliant Classroom Lock. This lock allows the occupant of a room...
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... The researchers told IPVM that the vulnerability was cultivated from Dormakaba's secure cipher implementations and that it...
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... A spokeswoman for the city told IPVM: Given the facts available to the Scottsdale City Attorney's Office, it does not appear that...
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... As the Ukrainian initiative Don't Fund Russian Army first suggested to IPVM, the apartment window camera appears to be a Hikvision DS-2CV2Q01FD-IW:
The SBU did not...
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[premium_content] This is a new one to me, but I like the idea: Ferret WiFi Cameras It is a...
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While locks can look the same, they often function in significantly different ways. To make...
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Likewise, Evolv employees have regularly assured IPVM that when they speak one-on-one or privately with prospects and customers, such as public...
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Live Demo To IPVM
The still below from their live demo was generally accurate though with some inaccuracies in...
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One of the oddest pairings I have seen in low-voltage distribution is ADI Global's central vacuum...
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Are you interested in, or do you enjoy company trips? Or do you view it more as mandatory fun?...
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While I have seen many of these cameras manufactured by PRC companies, this is the first...
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I can spot two aspects of this that need immediate fixing. How many can you see? For background...
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... Flock further declined to comment on questions sent by 404 Media and has declined to comment to IPVM's questions as of Monday. On their website, Flock ends their advertisement of this study with a...
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...this note, based on interviews with Elite's Founder and CEO Aria Kozak and President Michale Zatulov, IPVM examines its approach and how it compares to competitors, including how it intends to "become a...
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...MIFARE Ultralight C or MIFARE DESFire EV3 with 3DES encryption to address the vulnerability directly, IPVM recommends technologies that support stronger encryption, such as DESFire EV3 using AES-128....
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Because these results are from IPVM subscribers, Facebook may be even stronger among integrators as there is a segment of installers...
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... IPVM contacted the university and a spokesperson told us all 29 "smart vending machines" with this...
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This is a Gatekeeper AHD camera. Cannot find on their website or anywhere else that tells what...
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The military origins of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras can be traced back to Soviet...
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Related, see: PRC China's ZKTeco "USA" Deceives ZKTeco IPOs in PRC, Raises $213 Million ZKTeco...
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We discussed How LLMs Can Improve Security Robots, and The Impact of Generative AI On Video...
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Seems like Ubiquiti has been on a roll, releasing new products, an intercom, and now their newest...
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In our installation courses and guides, we definitely stress the importance of good cable...
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... These incidents have previously been documented extensively by IPVM as well as publications, including The Verge, Vice, The New York Times, and Bloomberg. See more...
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...Based on an interview with Dormakaba, the security researchers who discovered the vulnerability, and IPVM research, we detail the impact and severity of this vulnerability, as well as mitigation...
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Once a cornerstone of the security industry, smaller local alarm dealers are declining...
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I'm unaware of any widely recognized US laws requiring this: Should Video Surveillance Use Be...
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Representatives from Foxlink and Luminys did not reply to IPVM's requests for comment on the $10+ million judgment and whether it might impact the sale. Dahua...
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...company's product revenue decreased by ~10% from ~$197 million to ~$178 million in the US, based on IPVM's calculations. In its FY23 10-K, Arlo addressed the overall product revenue decrease by saying...
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... But your customers are tied into hostageware [what IPVM coined: Hostage as a Service]. Their strategy is largest share of wallet. They want to sell you...
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Motorola No Comment
Motorola responded to IPVM by saying:
We do not comment on the sales of specific products or on suppliers.
Motorola...
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"Loss Leaders" are typically selling specific products or services so low/thin they attract sales...
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Among the problems Evolv's misleading marketing causes is that partners copy it. While Evolv may...
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... IPVM research features prominently in the report.
5 Venture Capital Firms Made $3 Billion in...
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IPVM spoke with Sce Pike, who co-founded IOTAS and left the firm a year after it was sold to ADT in...
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... IPVM could not find any active FAA waivers granted to Draganfly, and Draganfly has not announced any...
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While new employees can bring new ideas and skills, long-tenured ones often have deep...
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While drone-maker DJI's controversy abroad largely revolves around security concerns, it is also...
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Which KVM switch model/brand do you recommend? The KVM (or “Keyboard, Video (monitor), Mouse")...
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Besides sharing thoughts on where the market is going, Wilson also explained to IPVM what NSCA delivers to its members - advising them on integrator business operations and regional...
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This isn't 'news' and was previously announced, but we've seen the change fully happening in...
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District Cites "Safety Upgrade" Decision
Responding to IPVM, the district refused to say what sensitivity setting it uses now versus before. Despite clear...
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Response From Milestone
Milestone told IPVM:
Milestone is asking customer data for all purchases of Milestone products. This policy forms...
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...the security credentials of Hikvision’s products," the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) told IPVM that Hikvision's claims "appear to be illegal."
This report examines Hikvision's claims,...
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In contrast, Bosch IP cameras performed well in the IPVM cybersecurity ranking and provided security updates within a reasonable time frame.
IP Camera...
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Publicly traded video analytics developer Irisity (who acquired Agent Vi in 2021) has now...
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[premium_content] Yesterday, the chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board sent a...
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Look: [premium_content] I was reading this: Massively Popular Safe Locks Have Secret Backdoor...
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Four years ago, Wesco acquired Anixter, and for the last few years, Wesco/Anixter's results have...
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For background, see our 2019 profile and its 2022 company video presentation to IPVM.
Executive Summary
Overall, we believe Viisights is in a difficult position because of...
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However, a spokeswoman for the city told IPVM that the mega-integrator has "failed to maintain" its "contractual standards even when errors...
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IPVM examines what false claims were made, how Evolv quietly edited them after our inquiries, and the...
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... But the Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence said at a DC event IPVM attended that a bill is unlikely in the short term.
In this report, we examine his...
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Are you using Z-Wave devices (lights/themostats/door locks) in commercial applications? Much of...
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...perimeter of the Super Bowl" and "will be doing [screening at] the NFL draft," the NFL responded to IPVM, distancing themselves generally and specifically from both claims.
In this note, we share...
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An influential end-user, Domino’s VP of Safety and Loss Prevention Nicole McDargh, recently told IPVM about why she values interoperability and how the lack of it can leave a lasting negative...
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Related: Flock Sued By Man Detained Over LPR "Hot List" Error, Flock Warns Custom Hot Lists Are...
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... Its performance is also influenced by environmental variables such as lighting and obstructions (IPVM testing shows lower accuracy in low light and with accessories), and there are documented biases...
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I was impressed by this non-intrusion alarm device that is using 4 Bosch Blue Line PIRs. (See our...
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ASIS Global No Response
IPVM contacted ASIS for comment and asked if ASIS has any official position on Hikvision. ASIS did...
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...a subsidiary of RX Global, is a company focused on holding trade show exhibitions; Shaughnessy told IPVM about the company's naming history:
RX Global is one of the largest global events organiser...
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... IPVM has not independently verified these images, which were posted in a 10+ hour YouTube video: The...
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This one bugs me because I can't figure it out: From the comments, it seems like the angst is...
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...~$24 million, including a $2 million contingent cash consideration to be paid if set targets are met - IPVM believes that in this disclosure Axon talks about SkySafe acquisition, as during the 2023...
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This morning, Evolv published: Evolv Technology Rejects IPVM’s Deceptive and Dangerous Articles :: Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV) We are happy to...
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While IPVM cybersecurity rankings are not based on a specific standard, we share several test subjects with...
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Based On IPVM Testing: Based on IPVM testing, Hikvision's and Dahua's analytics are not the worst in absolute...
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IPVM was featured in an article by the American Civil Liberties Union's (ACLU) Jay Stanley, arguing...
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In this report, we examine Senator Rubio's letter to the FCC, obtained exclusively by IPVM, the security flaws discovered in these cameras, and the problem of insecure PRC-made...
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On Tuesday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation that forces TikTok's parent...
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Flock is being sued for negligence by an insurance company for a manufacturer of Flock's own...
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...[premium_content] Eufy recently released a new 4G Solar-Powered model to add to the existing S320 model, which IPVM tested in our 4G solar-powered camera shootout: None of the 4G solar-powered models that IPVM...
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I participated in the Axis Connect Podcast Panel on AI, discussing the state of artificial...
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Less than three months after IPVM reported a crisis inside Briefcam, Canon is consolidating the video analytics specialist inside...
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Comparison to Other Companies
IPVM checked the financial reports of other companies, such as Rekor, Samsara (IPOed after Evolv went...
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Dismally, ADT's stock has dropped 40% in the past five years since it went public. Now, its...
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... Allegion told IPVM that their configuration cards can only modify a reader if presented in the first 60 seconds of...
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[IPVM Report Released: Canon Consolidates BriefCam Into Milestone] [premium_content]
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IPVM Testing To Come
IPVM has not yet tested this unit, but we have a unit en route. When we do, we...
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One of the most valuable tools I have ever used is a can of wasp spray when working on outdoor...
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While ISC West advertises Expo Hall registration for $100, no one who knows how this works would...
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Everon declined to comment to IPVM, and its press release is filled with pretty typical buzzwords for products in...
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While Canada's i3 international is historically most known for DVRs, they tell IPVM they are now "morphing" into a software company, aiming to deliver "affordable AI."
Inside...
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As a QEMU user, an article from Kaspersky Labs caught my interest, as this is something I've...
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... Bunzel told IPVM these standards are developed to "foster interoperability and innovation."
The PSIA got...